Ch.4 Communications and Documentation

Question 1

Refusal of care
(Entirely or for specific treatment)

Answer 1

-Assessment findings
-Care given
-Effort to obtain consent
-Pt’s response
-Family, police, bystander witness signature

Question 2

Comms

Answer 2

-Radios, repeaters, telephones

Question 3

Receipt of call

Answer 3

Acknowledge and respond

Question 4

En route to call

Answer 4

Request assistance for directions when needed
Request resources when needed

Question 5

On scene

Answer 5

report arrival
Check in every 10-20
Request resources when needed
report leaving

Question 6

Arrival at hospital/ transfer

Answer 6

Notify dispatch of arrival or transfer

Question 7

Return to service

Answer 7

Notify dispatch when available for another call

Question 8

List the proper sequence of information to
communicate in radio delivery of a patient
report. (pp 153–156)

Answer 8

1.Unit ID + level of service
2. Special alert indicated by PT status
3.Receiving hospital + ETA
4. PT age + sex
5. PT chief complaint
6. Brief history of PT problem
7. Brief report of physical findings-LOC, vitals, abnormalities
8. Care given
9. PT response to care
10. Any questions or orders